Chorus Information
Mayflower Community Chorus
Daniel Canosa, Director
Information last updated: 2008-10-02
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a volunteer recreational community chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.mayflowerchorus.org |
| Year Estab: | 1977 |
| Mission: | To provide cultural and educational benefits to members and the community by presenting musical programs and activities of professional caliber for the general public, schools, institutionalized citizens and other community organizations. |
| Emphasis: | American vocal music |
| Size: | 40 - 50 |
| Concerts/Year: | 8 |
| Skills Required : | Match a pitch |
| Auditions: | No, except for solos and small groups which perform in the shows. Those auditioning use the music that will be performed. |
| Dues: | $35 donation per season and $35 music fee per season |
| Dress: | Solid color shirts and blouses, black skirts and pants. |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hendrix Hall At Aldersly Retirement Community 326 Mission Ave. San Rafael CA |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Musicals/Theater Popular Jazz Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Singalong |
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| Rehearse City: | San Rafael | ||
| Region: | Marin County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | N | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 4460-16 Redwood Hwy PMB 414 San Rafael, CA 94903 |
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| Phone: | 415-491-9110 |
| Fax: | (415) 479-8110 |
| Email: | admin@mayflowerchorus.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | There have been several smaller, auditioned groups who perform in the shows and represent the chorus at other public and private events. |
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| Bibliography: | Harlib, Leslie, article about the Mayflower Choral Society annual fund-raising gala, Marin Independent Journal, November 7, 1995.
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| History: | Originating in 1977, the Mayflower Community Chorus began as the offshoot of a small group of singers who enjoyed caroling in four-part harmony at San Rafael's popular Mayflower Inne under the direction of the late Larry Vargo. Larry became the Musical Director and patriarch of the chorus, shaping and developing its growth over 14 years until his death in December 1991. Our chorus is currently directed by the talented and dynamic, Daniel Canosa. In 1984, Lisa Murphy a chorus member, developed the idea of a fund raiser for the Mayflower Chorus. She called it Harmony Sweepstakes. "The first Sweepstakes was just a local Marin County acappela contest which has grown into a national and international competition welcoming participants from as far away as Australia. Since its inception, 20 years ago, members of the Chorus have participated as volunteers in both the regional and national competitions. " |
| Comments: | The Mayflower Chorus is currently (Fall 2008) only recruiting Tenors or Basses. If you are a Soprano or Alto we will be happy to add your name to our waiting list. We are fun-loving singers of mixed skill levels and diverse demographics. With low fees and no entrance audition, we make newcomers very welcome. Rehearsals are serious, but good-humored. We encourage fun and cooperation, and discourage stuffiness and egotism. Each season since 1977, we've been working--and playing--together to polish audience-pleasing performances of moderate difficulty." |